How I Make and Can Corn Relish Video #32 National Can It Forward Day

This is my go to recipe for corn relish. I have been making it for years and this is my most favorite of the corn relish recipes.

Corn Relish
20 ears of corn
5 large green bell peppers
1 large orange bell pepper
1 large red bell pepper
4 large onions
4 cups diced celery
2 cups sugar
8 cups cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canning salt
2 teaspoons celery seed
2 tablespoons dry mustard (I like to use Coleman's)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground tumeric

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[OutWestt1]

I recently made your corn relish recipe and it is wonderful. In fact we have cracked open 2 pints already. My son loves it on brats and took some back to college with him. I wanted to ask what the least amount of vinegar can be used in the recipe? I know you need it to raise the acidity level in the jars. Just wondering....and thanks for all of the great videos. I learn so much from them.

[horticultureandhomes]

@OutWestt1So glad to hear that you like it! It's a favorite in our house also. I don't recommend changing acid ratios in a canning recipe. Botulism spores are not happy in a pH of 4.6 or lower. Each vegetable has a specific pH so acid amounts in recipes vary according to the vegetables in the recipe. Always use a 5% acid vinegar and keep in mind that pH may change over time in the canning jar. Another reason to use a tested recipe. I'm not able to give you a specific amount at this time.

[horticultureandhomes]

@OutWestt1 If I ever get the chance to take commercial food preservation classes, I may be able to give you more information.

[imstillworkin]

That really looks good. I didn't grow any corn this year but I've seen some real good deals on it and now I have a reason to pick up some. Yesterday I watched the live demo canning berry jam on the website recommended by the Can It Forward people and I was shocked when they said they have found you no longer need to heat the lids. That softening the rubber didn't make a difference. I'll still heat mine. I'll send you my vids VR, send me yours.

[horticultureandhomes]

@imstillworkin I suspect that it may not make a difference since the pints I just bought had ridge marks already on the seals just from the bit of heat during shipping. I hope to switch over to more tattler lids since they are less expensive in the end. tthey need to be heated with that heavy duty rubber seal.

[dianemummvideos]

never had , what exactly do you use this corn relish with? nice vid!

[horticultureandhomes]

@dianemummvideos It's nice served as a condiment with meats and we really like it in our soup beans!

[OutWestt1]

@horticultureandhomes Ok, thank you for the information. I would rather be safe than sorry...

[TheSheChef]

tasty! thanks for sharing and Oh I envy your preserving book

[horticultureandhomes]

@mhpgardener I sure have. I'm still canning tomatoes and drying food! Company is coming this week too! There is never enough time.

[mhpgardener]

Nice looking relish. I agree, a little more red pepper would be good. You sure had a busy week...whew ! :-)

[sugerbear520]

looks good